LOS ANGELES — The Cubs put one of their hottest relievers, Carl Edwards Jr., on the injured list Thursday because of a left thoracic strain in his upper back near his non-throwing shoulder.
The move allowed the Cubs to add another left-handed option in their bullpen against the left-leaning Dodgers, with Tim Collins recalled from Class AAA Iowa.
The Cubs open a four-game series against the Dodgers at 9:10 Thursday night.
In other bullpen news, newly signed closer Craig Kimbrel was to throw a live batting practice session Thursday as he nears game action with AAA Iowa.
